The concept of this was really cute and interesting especially because growing up, Serendipity was my all time fave romcom movie and this book definitely feeds into the parallels of that movie.

The biggest issue I had with this was the huuuge amount of dialogue we get. If this had gone through another edit or two it would have taken a lot of the needless conversational bits out. Also, the fade ins and outs of scenes were a bit clunky and needed to be smoothed out. However, I am aware this is still going thru the edits so take what I say as what it is, my own opinion.

Without the editing feedback I had this was a pretty average romcom. Characters were not my favorite especially the love interest 😒 he is super detestable and after that first lie, he'd have no chances.

I loved the friendship aspects and the parallels to my favorite movie as well as some of the side plot scenes.

Definitely interested in trying this author out again in the future.

Thanks to the publisher for an early copy .

Chloe's blind date is late...very late. But after he shows up, they spend a magical day together. The only problem? He wasn't actually her blind date and now she has no way of finding her mystery dream man.

This book started so well. I loved Chloe and "Jack". Their first day together was literally magic. I was rooting for them so much! The NYC location was also really well used. You got to see NY from a New Yorker's perspective with all the little hidden gems throughout the city. Overall, I really enjoyed all of the characters, even the side ones. The back and forth with Chloe and "Jack" was where this went a little downhill for me. I wanted it to be a little less drama and more of them together.

All in all, a cute romcom with an amazing city experience.

Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy!

Received from NetGalley as an ARC to review:

Chloe is being stood up by a date and as she is getting ready to leave sees a man that looks exactly like the man she is supposed to be meeting. They eat brunch, go to the Met, and walk around Central Park. It is later on after they part that she finds out this man was not Jack.

I stopped reading after chapter 24. The story just seamed to drag on. There were so many secrets and insecurities that both parties had. They finally work things out, and then BAM one person makes a comment to make her second guess everything. I feel like Chloe doesn’t really give him a chance. Then, Ben has all these secrets and isn’t truthful from the start.

The story had A LOT of potential, but I feel the execution wasn’t that great.

This book was so great! Love the will they won’t they trope! This girl is willing to put herself out there to recapture the gooey feeling she had with the guy one day! Is love at first meet really possible! Read this book to find out!!

Chloe Baker's Lost Date was honestly amazing!!

It's like a dash of romantic serendipity set in the bustling heart of New York City. I loved the energy from start to finish – Chloe's quirky charm, her whirlwind blind date, and the ensuing quest to find her elusive Mr. Right was EVERYTHING.

The side characters add a whole layer of laughter and depth. While it took a bit to get fully immersed, the story's warmth and the surprising depth of the characters' journeys were worth it.

If you're into rom-coms with a side of heartfelt search for love and self, this book is a sweet pick. And for those moments when Chloe got stuck in a loop of indecision, well, they just made the pay-off all the sweeter when things clicked into place. A solid read that had me rooting for love and giggling at the mishaps along the way.

I really enjoyed this book! Chloe and Kit are friendship goals. It did take me a min to get into the book but once I did it was cute and fun. Chloe needs some therapy though.

Chloe is such a a hot mess but it's fun watching her go through some embarrassing situations. I think her and Kit's friendship is a friendship of the ages! They've been friends since second grade, and they love each other. Ben was sweet, once he finally let Chloe into his life. I loved their interactions with Tyler. I wanted more of Theo and Kit! Definitely couldn't put it down!

I recommend this not only because I’m a sucker for romance but the emotions you go through with her trying to find him and him being a mystery was so fun to watch unfold I loved it.

I DNF this book, I just couldn’t get into the story. It was a bit unrealistic for me. Therefore, I will let other reviewers who enjoy this book promote it, so I will not be posting on social media or reviews on retail sites. That way, this book gets much deserved attention from those reviewers who loved it!

Happiness and happenstance go hand-in-hand in this delightful rom-com from the author of Hazel Fine Sings Along.

Chloe Baker has a brand new life in New York City with a great job but zero dating life. When she agrees to go on a blind date, she’s nervous but excited. But then, Jack is late. Ten minutes. Twenty. Thirty. Just when she’s given up all hope, he shows up–and they spend a magical day together. An afternoon at the Met. A walk in Central Park. One amazing kiss. The perfect date.

Chloe’s on cloud nine, and she can’t wait to see Jack again. But when she texts to say thanks for the great date, she doesn’t get the reply she’s expecting. Suddenly, Jack’s unfindable. And Chloe will go to any lengths to figure out what happened–because true love is worth blowing up your life for . . . or is it?

This book is so good. I love how the story is crafted

This book was a solid 3.5 stars for me.

I really enjoyed the concept of this rom-com, however, there were some parts that just fell flat for me. Mostly, I just didn't particularly enjoy a lot of the qualities of the main two characters. Chloe had quite a few issues with alcohol that were just pushed to the side, and Ben was just afraid of commitment/his attitude really aggravated me. However, I really enjoyed a lot of the side characters such as Kit, Jameela and Addison, as they all brought wonderful and funny moments that filled up the book!

I'm glad that Chloe had some self-discovery throughout the book, even if she ended up making a million mistakes to get there. But... might I suggest therapy for Ben?

I would like to thank NetGalley/the publisher for this ARC and I would definitely read some of Katie's works in the future!

3.5 stars
This is an interesting and at times a fun and entertaining read. I read this book because the plot is an interesting one and I was hooked by the blurb. That was the part of the story that I did love and enjoy – how the plot the blurb speaks to played out (up until Chloe re-meets the hero). I love the friendship between Chloe and Kit and the role it played. Their exchanges are fun and add levity to the story. I also loved the scenes in which Tyler (the hero’s nephew) appears – which also add levity. There was too much going on in this story at times, some of which felt unnecessary. There were times when I really loved Chloe and her hero and other times where I couldn’t relate to them or their choices. The ending felt rushed for me – not a good enough pay-off after everything that went on in the story.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Couldn’t put this book down! Total read time was less than 24 hours…The writing was fantastic and I was rooting for the couple from the very beginning even with their hiccups along the way.

Chloe Baker's Lost Date is a rom-com that had a great concept but fell a little short for me. I personally had a hard time getting into this book and I didn't relate to the characters. I had a difficult time with the negative body image talk by the main female character. She was very focused on calories and having to run after she ate so she didn't gain weight. As a parent of 2 young girls, that kind of culture is not one I want to partake in or read about in my free time. I wanted to be the one to root for the main characters but I didn't really feel their connection. If you enjoy closed door romance, the blind date troupe, and some banter then this might be a book you read. If you are a fan of her other books then I would definitely give this book a try.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Webtoon Book Groups for an advanced copy of this book. I voluntarily read this book and gave an honest review.

Well, I must say that this one soooo wasn't a read for me.
I finished it, but it was just a such a hard work .
What to say, it was okay... Maybe a 2.5 stars ...

I think my review is going to be similar to others. I’m not sure how this book was published with the toxic diet culture and the lack of acknowledgement towards her drinking problem.
Not only are these major red flags but i also just didn’t care about the two main characters. They didn’t do anything for more.

I would like to thank Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group, NetGalley, and the author for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review!

I couldn’t finish this one.. I’m sorry to say but I feel no connection towards the 2 main characters.. one major thing I did not like so far is that every time Chloe has a meal, she will always talk about calories, or going for runs and having to lose her weight.. like you do not have to say that after every single meal you eat. It’s these toxic diet culture comments that really got me in my opinion. The comments bothered me.. I just dont care for this story.

This was a great read! I loved this wonderful Rom-Com with a fantastic Meet cute! There were missed connections and then there's the background characters, they are absolutely the best!!! I loved this and tore through this in one setting!! This is a 5 out of 5 stars!
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Katie Wicks's sophomore rom-com, Chloe Baker's Lost Date, is a cute story with a Serendipity feel.

I love that this novel took place in New York City and it made me want to go back there to have more touristy experiences. There were some fun supporting characters, as well, especially Chloe's work colleagues. (Even though I don't watch Bridgerton, I was amused by Jameela's devout obsession.) I loved Chloe's job, as I also work in the book marketing industry. So it was definitely relatable. The chemistry between Chloe and her dating companion was off the charts, plus they had great banter, so I was just as disappointed and flustered as she was when she couldn't find him afterward. I appreciated Katie's handling of grief in this novel, as it is mentioned quite often, especially in relation to Chloe's tragic loss at a young age.

I recently started watching Felicity (yeah, it took me long enough) and would recommend reading this book after you've seen this series or if you have no plans to watch whatsoever. At the time, I had no plans to watch, so there was a spoiler revealed that I didn't care as much about. Now I'm trying to forget this spoiler. Funny enough, this novel has a similar feel to the show and Chloe reminds me a lot of Felicity Porter. (And now I have the theme music in my head!)

Some parts felt slow because Chloe kept going back and forth about what she wanted. That made it hard to feel sorry for her sometimes. I also wish it took longer for Chloe to find her lost date, as the search was a lot of fun and I loved how she was retracing her steps to find more answers. Not to say there wasn't drama when she found him, because there definitely was!

This novel will be available in May, so add it to your summer TBR for a romantic armchair adventure.

Movie casting suggestions:
Chloe: AnnaSophia Robb
Chloe's date: Joe Keery
Kat: Ashley Park
Rachel: Taylor Misiak

Chloe Baker lets her best friend set her up on a blind date - and she has THE BEST day with Jack (even though he showed up quite a bit late for their date). After their fun day traipsing around NYC she texts Jack to thank him and gets a text back that she was NOT expecting.

This was a quick read, a bit frustrating in parts, and I'm not thrilled with the main male character. But if you enjoyed the romcom Serendipity, you will enjoy this blind date romance by Katie Wicks.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.